Archive - 4/2016

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov met with a delegation of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, arrived in Tskhinval to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia.
The delegation has included Senators Alexander Totoonov, Igor Martynov, the Chairman of the Assembly of the Council of Peoples of Russia, and is headed by the Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Konstantin Kosachev.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has received the Chairman of the People's Council of the Lugansk People`s Republic Vladimir Degterenko.

The meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister of South Ossetia Domenti Kulumbegov and deputy of the South Ossetian Parliament Dmitry Parastaev.

The Delegation of the Lugansk People`s Republic, headed by Degterenko, arrived in South Ossetia on the occasion of celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Parliament of South Ossetia.

President Leonid Tibilov welcomed the guests and congratulated Degterenko on his recent appointment as the Chairman of the People`s Council of the Lugansk People`s Republic.

The Head of State has expressed confidence that the People`s Council under his leadership will maintain active and constructive efforts to strengthen the statehood of the Republic and the establishment of relations with other states.

Leonid Tibilov has reminded that the legislature of South Ossetia was created in difficult conditions.

"Formation of the Republic of South Ossetia was also under difficult conditions, but thanks to the will and mood of the people to win, we have achieved great results," - he said and noted that today South Ossetia was moving forward on the path of development.

In turn, Vladimir Degterenko thanked Leonid Tibilov and all the people of the Republic for the warm welcome and hospitality.

On behalf of the people of Lugansk Degterenko also expressed his sincere gratitude for the recognition of the independence of the Luhansk People's Republic.

He has stressed that for the people of Lugansk the friendly move by South Ossetia has become an important historical event.

"For us, it was a breath of fresh air, a lot of support. We realized that we were not alone ", - he said.

Leonid Tibilov and Vladimir Degterenko noted the similarity of the fate of the peoples of South Ossetia and Lugansk.

"We want to take advantage of this positive experience. It will help make the right decisions in difficult circumstances to act quickly and correctly ", - said the guest.

Degterenko noted with regret that so far in Tskhinval one could see the scars of war.

"But you have overcome all difficulties and now you are moving forward."

Leonid Tibilov stressed that the republic was developing thanks to the comprehensive assistance of the Russian Federation.

"South Ossetia, as well as Lugansk, suffered greatly from the war, since the late 90s and until 2008. There are still many signs of law, but we are working with a positive attitude, and in the near future, there will not be any signs of war. Since the recognition of our independence by the Russian Federation in 2008, South Ossetia has been developing under protection and peace ", - he said.

Speaking about the relations between Lugansk and South Ossetia, Leonid Tibilov has noted that the friendship between the two republics in South Ossetia is highly valued.

"Convey our cordial wishes of good, development and prosperity to the fraternal people of Lugansk and the leadership of the Republic, " said the President of the RSO.

At the end of the meeting, Leonid Tibilov presented Vladimir Degterenko with an "Order of Friendship" for his great contribution to the development and strengthening of relations and cooperation between the peoples of South Ossetia and the Donetsk People's Republic and in connection with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has received the Chairman of the People's Council of the Donetsk People's Republic Denis Pushilin.

The meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister of the Republic Domenti Kulumbegov and the Chairman of the Committee on Legislation, Legality and Local Self-Government of the South Ossetian Parliament Olesya Kochieva.

Opening the meeting, President Leonid Tibilov has welcomed the guests, noting that the decision to recognize the independence of the Donetsk People's Republic by was made by the Government and the Parliament of South Ossetia unanimously.

"Today, South Ossetia is ready to strengthen diplomatic ties with Donetsk.

Appropriate instructions have been given to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Today, we are laying a foundation for the development of our relations, and we must make every effort in order that our people may be proud of this relationship, "- he said.

The President has also stressed that the heroic people of Donetsk, as well as the people of South Ossetia, experienced great hardships.

"Unfortunately, we must note with regret that Kiev is under the influence of destructive forces that could take over."

At the same time, the president has added, that the South Ossetian leadership is pleased to note that the fraternal friendly people are on the path of development of the statehood.

"We are always happy to see your successes. Let luck and success accompany you on the chosen path. "

In turn, Denis Pushilin thanked the President for the warm reception and congratulated on the holiday, noting that the examples of South Ossetia and Abkhazia always inspired confidence in the residents of Donetsk.

"These examples gave us strength when we started our actions, disagreed with the coup d'état that took place in Kiev. We could not accept the fact that there was a rewriting of history ", - he said."

Denis Pushilin has stressed that today South Ossetia and the Donetsk People`s Republic have reached a new level of relations.

"Today, our delegation has arrived delegation to start cooperation in various fields", - he said and expressed confidence that the cooperation would be fruitful.

During the meeting it was also said about the role of the Russian Federation, "big brother", which has been providing great assistance both to South Ossetia and Donetsk.

"Russia is really on the side of the truth", - said Pushilin.

He has also expressed his gratitude to all the Ossetian people for support in the defense of Donetsk.

"Ossetian diaspora in Donetsk in arms was defending the Republic, despite the great risks and losses", - he said.

At the end of the meeting, Leonid Tibilov presented Denis Pushilin with the "Order of Friendship" - for his great contribution to the development and strengthening of relations and cooperation between the peoples of South Ossetia and the Donetsk People's Republic and in connection with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia.

In turn, Denis Pushilin presented the South Ossetian President a memorable gift – a sword, forged from the splinters of shells, exploded on the Donetsk land, entwined with roses. Rose is a symbol of Donetsk.

"We are even ready to reforge weapons into flowers," - said Pushilin.

It should be noted that along with the numerous delegations, a delegation of the Donetsk People's Republic, headed by the Chairman of the People's Council Denis Pushilin, arrived in South Ossetia to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Parliament of South Ossetia.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has met with a delegation of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, arrived in the Republic to participate in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Parliament of South Ossetia.

The delegation has included the head of the parliamentary faction "Rodina" of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Arthur Tovmasyan, the Secretary-General of the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Simon Afiyan. The meeting was also attended by deputies of the Parliament of South Ossetia.

Leonid Tibilov welcomed the guests and expressed condolences to the families and friends of those killed as a result of hostilities on the territory of the Republic.

"What is happening in Nagorno-Karabakh, South Ossetia's people met with great grief, as our countries adhere to the principles of peaceful conflict resolution, - the president said. -All over the world must be understood that when the Republic has endured for decades an independent life, then this must be considered. However, there are forces that do not want to deviate from their own personal principles, triggered double standards and this is the moment we need to be together. "

Leonid Tibilov has expressed hope that the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh will soon be settled.

The Secretary-General Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Simon Afiyan thanked Leonid Tibilov for the support.

"I am proud that our circle of friends is expanding in Ossetia - Afiyan said. - We are moved by the reaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia, as well as all those who responded to our distress and supported us. "

According to Semen Afiyan, the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh is similar to the events of August 2008 in South Ossetia.

"We have chosen our future, and we will adhere to our principles, despite the difficulties," - he stressed.

Leonid Tibilov has awarded Semen Afiyan and Arthur Tovmasyan the medals "In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Republic of South Ossetia".

Republic of South Ossetia was proclaimed on September 20, 1990, after which began the formation of the bodies of the state power in our Republic, said Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev, commenting on the importance of the Basic Law in the life of the state.

"One of the most important steps in this regard was the adoption of the Constitution of our country - said Dzhioev. - The first Constitution of the Republic of South Ossetia adopted November 2, 1993 at the first session of the first parliament, which was then called the Supreme Council of the Republic of South Ossetia ".

According to Dzhioev, Constitutional Commission was established before the adoption of the Constitution of South Ossetia.

"MPs unanimously adopted the Constitution - said Dzhioev. - It is very remarkable that each deputy fixed his signature on the Constitution.

But it was the constitution of the parliamentary state, that is, then the supreme authority was the Supreme Council of the Republic of South Ossetia. In 1996 the Republic of South Ossetia became a presidential republic. That is, the Constitution was amended, and in accordance with the amendments, the presidential elections were held in South Ossetia in 1996".

Dzhioev has noted that by 2001, many amendments were introduced into the Constitution, and in fact there was a question about the necessity of its radical changing, in order to fully meet the requirements and interests of the then period of the formation of the state.

"By the Decree of the President was established the Constitutional Commission, which worked for a few months and introduced constitutional alterations,- said Dzhioev.- And when the Constitutional Commission finished its work, the Parliament made a decision to hold a referendum, so that the Constitution to be adopted nationally. "

The Envoy has noted that by 2001, people of South Ossetia were experienced in holding referendums.

"We had already held several referendums - said Dzhioev.- In particular, on March 17, 1991, we took part in the all-Union referendum on preserving the USSR. Then the majority of participants of the referendum voted for preservation of the USSR. January 19, 1992, we held a referendum on the independence of South Ossetia and its reunification with the Russian Federation. "

According to Dzhioev, holding the referendum on the new Constitution of the Republic of South Ossetia was entrusted to the Central Election Commission, headed by himself.

"In accordance with the law on the referendum, the Central Election Commission carried out a proper job, that is, were formed, the polls, the corresponding work on the compilation of voter lists was carried out, - he said Dzhioev.- Constitutional Commission issued a draft Constitution for national discussion. The draft Constitution was published in the media, and each voter had the opportunity to review it in advance. "

Dzhioev has stressed that there were some antagonisms while developing of the draft Constitution.

"In particular, I remember that it caused great controversy the issue of residency requirements for those who can run for president and the Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia - said Dzhioev.- Nevertheless, the Central Election Commission conducted all the necessary preparatory work for a referendum, which took place on April 8, 2001.

The Envoy has noted that almost 70% of voters participated in the referendum.

"I remember, the referendum was very active, with great enthusiasm of the people, - said Dzhioev. - And following the results of the referendum, by an absolute majority of votes the draft Constitution was adopted. And since that time it came into effect the new Constitution of the Republic of South Ossetia, which was in full compliance with the spirit of that time, reflecting the political reality in the Republic. "

Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy has stressed that the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of South Ossetia was an important step in the formation of the South Ossetian state.

"And the fact that the Constitution was adopted nationwide is the evidence of the great state culture of the people of South Ossetia - added Dzhioev.- Our people once again demonstrated that they could form their own national state. 15 years have passed since that time and I want to congratulate all the people of South Ossetia on this remarkable date, all the more so since 2008 we live in a recognized state- the Republic of South Ossetia".

15th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of South Ossetia is a remarkable date - said the State Councilor to the President of the RSO Konstantin Kochiev during a round table in Tskhinval, timed to the celebration of the Constitution Day.

"15 years allow us to estimate what we have got since the adoption of our Constitution, how the document was relevant to the needs of our nation, our state, to understand, how and where we are moving, and how today there is a need for correction of our Basic Law, - Kochiev said.

According to him, "history has shown that it is possible to live under the Constitution, or without it."

"South Ossetia, in principle, is a young country, but has very deep historical roots of the statehood - said the State Councilor. - Today we are actually reviving our statehood after more than 600 years. And to have such a powerful legal system core, as the Constitution, is very useful for the development of the country. In all cases, we resort to our Constitution, as to the Scripture. It has answers to many questions that arise during our life, the state building. We can find answers to almost all questions in this small book. "

Kochiev has noted that the Constitution of the Republic was originally developed as the Constitution of a sovereign state.

"There are designated almost all the criteria of a sovereign state in the Constitution, provided by the international law", - said the state adviser.

According to Kochiev, the attitude to the Constitution should be careful.

"26 amendments have been introduced into the Constitution of South Ossetia. Probably, the number of amendments to it will be multiplied - Kochiev said. - Sometimes amendments are dictated by the current political conjuncture, which is not very good. After a while, re-reading the Constitution, our citizens wonder at the introduced amendments. Maybe, we should think about the introduction of the new rules, according to which the proposed amendments to the Constitution will come into effect only after some time. This would be some kind of guarantee for the Constitution, the guarantee, that it will not be changed, depending on the mood somebody is in."

April 7, 2016 Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev received the head of the Protection Department of the Mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the Republic of South Ossetia Ikumi Okivari, who has completed her work in this office.

Mrs. Ikumi Okivari introduced her successor in the office Mr Raphael Jost.

Murat Dzhioev expressed gratitude to Mrs. Ikumi Okivari for cooperation, emphasized the joint with the ICRC's efforts to search for missing persons and stressed the need to strengthen joint efforts in this direction. He wished Mr. Rafael Jost success in his future humanitarian activities. They also discussed other humanitarian issues.

In Tskhinval was held a round table dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of South Ossetia. The event was organized by the State Committee for Information and Press of the Republic. The round table was attended by members of various convocations of the South Ossetian Parliament, experts, government officials, representatives of the media.

Acting Chairman of the State Committee for Information and Press Nelly Dzhussoeva welcomed those present, noting the role of the Constitution in the life of the state.

"It is difficult to overestimate the role and importance of this basic document of our country, - Dzhussoeva said. - The Constitution is the fundamental law of the state, which defines our further development. "

At the beginning of the event, Acting Chairman of Information and Press State Committee congratulated the deputy of the I, III, IV, V convocations, the ex-Speaker of the Parliament of South Ossetia Stanislav Kochiev on his birthday and wished him health, prosperity, long life in the service of his native Ossetia.

Nelly Dzhussoyeva presented to the participants of the round table a new edition of the Constitution.

Dzhussoyeva noted - "the constitutional amendments are periodically proposed to the Constitution. - The last amendment was proposed in 2014. Arbitrary changes to the Constitution are impermissible. The amendments to the Constitution should be proposed as a result of the referendum."

Participants of the round table, in turn, noted the importance of the Basic Law, shared their memories of the events, taking place 15 years ago, when was adopted the Constitution of the Republic.

Constitution Day of South Ossetia - April 8, is a milestone in the modern history of South Ossetia, said the news agency "Res" the State Adviser to the President of South Ossetia, a member of the commission for drafting the Constitution of the Republic Zhanna Zasseeva, commenting on the importance of the Basic Law for the state.

"A special commission was set up to develop the Basic Law of South Ossetia by the Decree of the then president Ludwig Chibirov, which included experienced lawyers and public figures - Zasseeva said. - The commission included eleven people. "

According to Zasseeva, the Commission had the task to prepare the basic document, which should have been focused on legal, political and ideological features of the young state.

"We assumed as a basis we took, the first Constitution and the Constitution of North Ossetia, as it was spiritually close to us, - noted Zasseeva.- But we also have considered the Constitution of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Spain, etc. Constitution of South Ossetia was to clearly define the main priorities of the state development, the rights and freedom of a man. "

Zasseeva has noted that in the course of the work the Committee members consulted with many leading experts outside of South Ossetia, dealing with the Constitution.

"The final version of our draft Constitution was sent for examination to Russia and received a positive assessment, - explained Zasseeva. - The Basic Law of the state, in my opinion, had covered all the aspects of our life. The Constitution is amended, as it should be, but you can not negate the positive work done. "

She added that over the Constitution had been working Merab Chigoev, Peter Gatikoev, Stanislav Kochiev, Konstantin Kochiev, Alan Parastaev and young lawyers Ilona Khubaeva and many others.

"I was happy to work with such luminaries and I am grateful to every moment we spent with them at the meetings of the Constitutional Commission," - said Zasseeva.

It should be reminded that on April 8 in South Ossetia is celebrated the Constitution Day. The Basic Law of the Republic was adopted on 8 April 2001 while holding a national referendum.

April 6 took place a telephone conversation between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia Kazbulat Tskhovrebov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan. .

During the conversation Kazbulat Tskhovrebov expressed serious concern about the events in the zone of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The Minister has assured his colleague that South Ossetia is closely monitoring the situation, and expressed his support to the people of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. The ministers have also noted the need to show responsibility and restraint in order to avoid slipping the situation to an uncontrollable escalation of the conflict that could destabilize the entire region.

Tskhovrebov expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims and asked to convey wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured in the recent events.

For his part, Karen Mirzoyan expressed his gratitude for the words of support and noted that the leadership of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was making every effort to find a peaceful solution to the situation.